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W874 XGC

2000 Honda CB500

Red Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

47,962 mi
Last recorded47,962 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2013
Typical for 2000 Honda CB50026,946 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW874 XGC
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 28 Sep 2013 47,962 miles

Chain guard insecure (6.2.1c)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Rear tyre perishing

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2013 47,962 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Rear tyre perishing

Pass 3 Oct 2012 47,571 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 3 Oct 2012 47,571 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 44,313 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 44,307 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 39,603 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2010 39,603 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Chaiguard detached at rear mounting point

Pass 14 Sep 2009 37,165 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 37,134 miles

Centre Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Gradient brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.D1b)

Offside Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Centre Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 24 Nov 2007 64,561 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 37,249 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2005 51,139 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

How Reliable is the Honda CB500?

Based on 77,271 MOT tests across 7,190 vehicles.

82.6%
Pass Rate
1,106
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
7,190
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 1,526
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,227
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,110
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 808
Drive chain excessively loose 572
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W874 XGC is a 2000 Honda CB500 in Red with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2000 Honda CB500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.2% with a typical mileage of 26,946 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Honda CB500 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 1,526 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W874 XGC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda CB500 typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 26 years old, this Honda CB500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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W874 XGC is a 2000 Honda CB500, first registered on 15 May 2000.

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